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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.70, 334.17 and 182.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.70, 334.17 and 182.59 is: 273.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.70 : 334.17 = 182.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.70/334.17 = 182.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.70x = 334.17 × 182.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.70x = 61,016.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,016.10/222.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.98

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